Palpitation is a term that comes from the Latin word palpitatio and refers to the act and result of palpitating . The concept is usually used to refer to the involuntary and internal movement of a sector of the body.
Palpitations , in plural, is a notion used to name the heartbeats when they are more frequent and sensitive than usual. The person with heart palpitations therefore perceives how their heart moves.
Palpitations may feel like stronger and/or faster heartbeats compared to normal heartbeats. It is also possible that the individual notices that the heartbeats are irregular , that is, that they do not follow the normal rhythm and that from time to time it feels as if the heart has skipped a beat.
These palpitations can be experienced in the chest, neck or throat. If they last only a few seconds and occur infrequently, they generally do not constitute a medical problem. It is likely that physical exercise or stress is the cause of palpitations.
Emotions , a panic attack , or intense physical activity can cause palpitations to appear. In these cases, it is most likely that they disappear with rest or when the subject relaxes. Of course, some people experience palpitations even at rest, at which time it is not justified by physical wear and tear and that is why the situation is worrying.
Palpitations, however, can also be due to hormonal disorders or heart problems . Therefore, if they are repeated frequently or do not reverse naturally, it is important to consult a professional .
It is also essential to go urgently to a health center if palpitations are accompanied by chest pain, dizziness or respiratory failure. A doctor must be in charge of carrying out the relevant studies to find the origin of the palpitations and analyze them along with the rest of the symptoms.
One of the most particular characteristics of palpitations is that they are still heartbeats, one of the phenomena on which we depend to stay alive, although their characteristics are anomalous and that is why we must pay special attention to them. In general, health problems manifest themselves through absolutely abnormal signs, such as pain, bleeding, congestion or weakness, among others, but in this case a normal function of the body is enhanced.
Beyond the irregularity in the rhythm of the heartbeat, palpitations can lead the subject to have the sensation that "the heart is going to jump out of the chest" or that it stops for a moment until it resumes its activity , but of excessively fast way.
Needless to say, a picture like this can worry us considerably, for several reasons: firstly, we are not used to "feeling" our heart, but rather taking for granted that it works correctly; Furthermore, since it is an essential organ for life, any problem that involves it can lead us to fear the worst.
In addition to the possible causes mentioned above, palpitations can appear as a result of the following issues:
* pregnancy. It is a positive cause that can trigger different negative conditions, since women go through a series of hormonal changes that sometimes affect their health;
* excessive consumption of caffeine, which is found in several drinks besides coffee, such as tea, chocolate, isotonic drinks and cola drinks. Since these are relatively addictive products that become an essential part of the diet of so many people, it is difficult to control this cause of palpitations.